North House Folk School

Summer on the North Shore is a magical time of year—the sun is at its zenith, boats dot the Grand Marais harbor, and the warm days beckon us outdoors. Celebrate the best of summer on Lake Superior at the Summer Solstice and Wooden Boat Festival! 

This year's event will bring community gatherings, traditional craft experiences, and activities for folks of all ages. Discover, dance, paddle, create, and welcome the brightest season at North House Folk School!

A visit to Grand Marais isn't complete without checking out the North House campus! We have a host of memorable and engaging programs happening throughout the summer. Whether you're looking to sail Lake Superior, try a wood-fired baking course, or see live craft in action, you can find activities for all ages at our harborside campus. 

Find our full list of summer programs here and start planning your next trip to campus! 

Photo by Ethan Sorensen

Spring is an explosion of life in the North! With a slate of field-focused courses, the Northern Landscapes Festival offers the perfect chance to deepen your connection to the outdoors and meet others who are passionate about the natural world around us.

This year's course highlights include:

• Discovering the Language of Birds
• A hands-on botany intensive with Dr. Cynthia Lane

Registration for Northern Landscapes Festival courses is open now. Learn more and find a full list of courses here!

Framing the Future sets the stage for the next 25 years of enriching lives and building community on the shores of Lake Superior. Creating a new front door that welcomes the world to North House, strengthening our core operations, enhancing campus access—this campaign is the critical next step of programmatic and campus evolution. 

Construction on the new building has started! Follow along with the progress through our blog and video updates here.